Cheer Collection

The Favourite Wins by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a reversal of roles. A group of jockeys in different coloured silks sprint for the finishing post while excitable horses in the stands cheer on the winner

Sport - Football - Swansea - Swansea fans brave the rain during the FA Cup Semi-Final tie between Swansea Town and Preston North End at Villa Park. - 14th March 1964

EVNT2A-00051
Napoleon and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

Troop train taking Union soldiers to the front
Union troops transported to the front by rail, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Young man in white shirt and blue jeans jumping

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Bare-chested man laughing

Bare-chested young man smiling, portrait

Dining room, Roycroft Inn, East Aurora, New York State, USA
Dining room of the Roycroft Inn, East Aurora, New York State, USA. Date: 1914

PCWR2A-00014
Confederate troops cheering at a glimpse of General Stonewall Jackson, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVCW2A-00048
Recruiting for the Union Armys Bucktail Regiment in Philadelphia, American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

TS Conway, 1935
Aerial photograph showing the three-masted training ship Conway, moored in the River Mersey, 1935. This photograph shows the crew of boys lining the starboard bulwarks to cheer a cadet leaving

An Italian automotive triumph (colour litho)
2809318 An Italian automotive triumph (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian automotive triumph)

Poster, Four Years in the Fight, WW1
YWCA Poster, design by Lucien Jonas, Four Years in the Fight, The Women of France, We Owe Them Houses of Cheer, United War Work Campaign, First World War. circa 1918

Four years in the fight. The women of France, we owe them houses of cheer. United War Work Campaign. YWC.A. Women working in a factory. Date 1918

Batgers Crackers
A girl in a yellow party frock and matching hat slides down a staircase on a tea tray while a motley group of revellers in fancy dress cheer her on

Amundsen in a Dornier
Oslo crowds cheer explorer Amundsen when he returns to Norway after making a flight across the North Pole in a Dornier flying boat

Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655638 Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Scott

First University Boat Race, 1829 (chromolitho)
8626967 First University Boat Race, 1829 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, London, 1829)

Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a)
527531 Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a 12th or 13th century poem based on the Salernian Rule of Health)

Eton schoolboys pulling the carriage of Prince and Princess Frederick of Prussia (engraving)
8676289 Eton schoolboys pulling the carriage of Prince and Princess Frederick of Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMS Royal Arthur afloat (engraving)
8631247 HMS Royal Arthur afloat (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Royal Arthur afloat, after having been launched by Queen Victoria)

Opening of the lido on the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626567 Opening of the lido on the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Lansbury)

Tug of war (colour litho)
8635899 Tug of war (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tug of war. Illustration from Wie Heini der Starkste Wurde, ein Bilderbuch von Turnen)

English boys leaving London to settle in Australia (b/w photo)
8635916 English boys leaving London to settle in Australia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English boys leaving London to settle in Australia)

Napoleon III crossing the River Chiese, Italy, 1859 (engraving)
8676834 Napoleon III crossing the River Chiese, Italy, 1859 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III and the French army crossing the River Chiese)

Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving)
8676493 Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London)

Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia, London, 1858 (engraving)
8676270 Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia, London, 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of Victoria)

Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850
3331092 Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Crowds cheer on a horse-drawn sledge during celebrations in Paris)

King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia entering Brescia, 1859 (engraving)
8676873 King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia entering Brescia, 1859 (engraving) by Giacomelli, Vincenzo (d.1890) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer
6317619 When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer.; (add.info.: When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer)

French crowds cheer Scots soldiers arriving at Boulogne, France with the British Expeditionary Force during WWI (litho)
3252894 French crowds cheer Scots soldiers arriving at Boulogne, France with the British Expeditionary Force during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alcock and Brown greeted in London after completing the first successful transatlantic flight, 1919 (b/w photo)
8626475 Alcock and Brown greeted in London after completing the first successful transatlantic flight, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Varyag steaming out to fight the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655630 The Varyag steaming out to fight the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of King Victor Emmanuel II at Cremona, Italy (engraving)
8676942 Reception of King Victor Emmanuel II at Cremona, Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese Woodblock Street Scene Print by Hiroshige
Japanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige, 1797-1858. Forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints

„Don't Be Sad “ Potion
Dina Belenko

Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street

Jubilant crowds celebrate Cardiff Citys 1-0 defeat of Aston Villa in front of a 55, 000 spectators with their goal scored by Graham Moore April 1960

A carnival reveller and her dog take part in the Blocao or dog carnival parade during
A carnival reveller and her dog take part in the " Blocao" or dog carnival parade during carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 6, 2016

Revellers throw turnips at the Jarramplas, a character who wears a devil-like mask and a colourful costume, as he makes his way through the streets while beating his drum during the Jarramplas

Migrants gesture after boarding a train after crossing the Macedonian-Greek border near Gevgelija, Macedonia, September 5, 2015

A member of a rival team is hit by an orange during an annual carnival battle in the northern Italian town of Ivrea February 7, 2016

Medaeval Christmas - Illustration of medaeval folk following a young man with a Christmas pudding, and the quote by Thomas Tusser (1524-1580), At Christmas Play and Make Good Cheer

Three Young Ladies are Home for the Holidays
Christmas and New Years Greetings postcard - Three Young Ladies arrive Home for the Holidays by train. Date: 1906

The crowd in Paris acclaims Napoleon I, accompanied by Lucien Bonaparte, 1873 (engraving)
7418357 The crowd in Paris acclaims Napoleon I, accompanied by Lucien Bonaparte, 1873 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lonely bachelor wants a wife (colour litho)
3641608 Lonely bachelor wants a wife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lonely bachelor wants a wife)

La Salle taking possession of Louisiana, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H
STC232168 La Salle taking possession of Louisiana, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H.E. Marshall, 1917 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

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"Cheers to Triumphs and Laughter: Celebrating Life's Victories" In H. M. Bateman's iconic illustration, "The Favourite Wins, " the spirit is palpable as spectators erupt in joyous celebration. A young man clad in a white shirt and blue jeans leaps into the air, exuding boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm. Meanwhile, amidst the rustic charm of a horse barn, a bare-chested man wearing long underwear finds solace on bales of hay. His laughter echoes through the wooden beams, reminding us that even in unexpected places they can be found. A poignant reminder of resilience comes from the poster "Four Years in the Fight, " depicting World War I soldiers who found solace in camaraderie during dark times. Their unwavering determination serves as an enduring symbol of hope and unity. At Roycroft Inn's elegant dining room in East Aurora, New York State, USA, guests revel in each other's company while savoring delectable meals. The clinking of glasses resonates with shared stories and heartfelt laughter—a testament to how they are flourish within cherished moments spent together. On rain-soaked bleachers during an FA Cup Semi-Final match in Swansea, football fans defy gloomy weather conditions with unyielding support for their team. Their unwavering dedication showcases how cheer transcends external circumstances when fueled by passion and loyalty. Captured through intimate portraits like PCWR2A-00014 and EVCW2A-00048 are bare-chested young men whose smiles radiate pure joy. These images remind us that sometimes it is our own inner strength that allows us to embrace life wholeheartedly despite any challenges we may face. Lastly, TS Conway's timeless photograph transports us back to 1935—an era marked by triumphs both personal and collective—where jubilant faces celebrate accomplishments yet to come.